A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coane family of Scotland.
Reg. 8611 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Sa. a pile engr. issuing from the chief or”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Coane Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Coane arms are recorded
The Coane arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Coane arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Coane Family in Scotland
The surname Coane is deeply rooted in the history of Scotland, with records confirming the presence of the family in Edinburgh as early as 1748. During the eighteenth century, Edinburgh was a vibrant center of the Scottish Enlightenment, and families living in the city were often involved in the legal, mercantile, or academic professions that defined the era. The name likely evolved from regional dialects or topographical descriptions common in the Lowlands, reflecting the way surnames were solidified during this period of rapid urban growth. As the family established itself in the capital, they became part of the social fabric of a city undergoing significant modernization. By studying the parish registers and municipal records of the time, historians can trace how the Coane family navigated the transition from traditional rural life to the bustling environment of a growing metropolitan hub.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Colum
Derived from the Latin word columba meaning a dove.
This name
CoaneA Scottish habitational or patronymic surname likely signifying a descendant of a dove-like or peaceful person.
also spelled
Cone
Related arms
Conevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Old Parish Registers, Births and Baptisms, Edinburgh, 1748
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
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pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
